HB 2983 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires the utilities and transportation commission to establish the pilotage tariffs for pilotage services provided under the pilotage act.

Allows the commission to: (1) Establish extra compensation for extra services to vessels in distress, for awaiting vessels, for all vessels in direct transit to or from a Canadian port where Puget Sound pilotage is required for a portion of the voyage, for being carried to sea on vessels against the will of the pilot, and for other services as may be determined by the commission; and

(2) As an element of the Puget Sound pilotage district tariff, consider pilot retirement expenses incurred in the prior year in either pilotage district.

Prohibits the state from being obligated to fund or pay for any portion of retirement payments for pilots or retired pilots.

Creates the marine pilotage tariff setting account.